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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 232,714.98, 321,147.96 and 130,744.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 232,714.98, 321,147.96 and 130,744.74 is: 180,428.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    232,714.98 : 321,147.96 = 130,744.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    232,714.98/321,147.96 = 130,744.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    232,714.98x = 321,147.96 × 130,744.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    232,714.98x = 41,988,406,531.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,988,406,531.73/232,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,428.46

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